Overton loses ground, but still within striking distance at British Open

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Jeff Overton of the U.S. reacts after putting on the 15th tee during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England on Friday.

Jon Super

Jon Super / Associated Press
Jeff Overton of the U.S. reacts after putting on the 15th tee during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England on Friday.

Jon Super

Although Jeff Overton dropped eight spots, he remained close to the leaders after two rounds at the British Open golf tournament.

The Evansville native carded a 1-over 71 on Friday. That pushed his overall score to 1-under 139, only three strokes behind leader Darren Clarke.

Overton had four bogeys and three birdies on Friday.

He played the first nine holes at even-par 35, then dropped to 1-under for the day when he birdied No. 10. But bogeys on holes 13 and 16, with pars on the other holes, dropped him into a five-player tie for 14th.